If this is the school you want to attend then this is not to far... I just recently graduated this Aug. The nursing program that I got into was 54 miles away so I know that this can be done... Plus there is down time for you to do alot of thinking and and just winding down before you get home ... I did have concerns about the weather and yes there were icy roads and lots of rain but driving is driving even if it is just a little bit further away so you do what you think is right and you will be the one to benefit..